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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Chicken Pasta

Air Fryer Chicken Pasta

This Air Fryer Chicken Pasta is a quick and delicious meal, perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy the tender chicken and flavorful pasta cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz penne pasta
Chicken
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino garlic powder
  • 1 cucchiaino Italian seasoning
  • 1 cucchiaino salt to taste
  • 1 cucchiaino pepper to taste
Sauce and Cheese
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish
  • fresh basil leaves optional

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through.
  5. After 10 minutes, add the cooked pasta and marinara sauce to the chicken in the air fryer. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the air fryer, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the olive oil and seasonings for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
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